Articles on Administrative Law

Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, July 2006 These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
Two Memorandum Orders by Judge Julia Nowicki Administrative Law, July 2006 This matter comes before the Court on Petition of the Plaintiff, Leslie Szklarczyk, for Administrative Review of the revocation of the plaintiff's Illinois Identification Card.
Unintended consequences of administrative review law amendments snare the unwary By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, June 2006 Every case is first of all a story, and all stories have a beginning and an ending. Some endings leave you wanting more.
Illinois Attorney General issues opinions By Cynthia I. Ervin Administrative Law, May 2006 Under section 4 of the Attorney General Act (15 ILCS 205/4 (West 2002)), the Illinois Attorney General is authorized, upon request, to furnish written legal opinions to State officers and State's Attorneys on matters relating to their official duties.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, May 2006 These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, April 2006 These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
Adding necessary parties to administrative review actions—A practical approach By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, March 2006 A case that should have been under the watchful eye of all administrative law attorneys has now been resolved by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Appellate court analyzes procedures regarding the City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, March 2006 The appellate court recently reviewed administrative procedures used by the City of Chicago in its Department of Administrative Hearings. Dombrowski v. City of Chicago, No. 1-05-0321, 1st Dist. 4th Div. 2005.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, March 2006 These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
City of Chicago adjudication withstands challenge again By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, February 2006 Once again, the City of Chicago's scheme for adjudication of Municipal violations has been upheld after a challenge in Dombrowski v. City of Chicago.
NAALJ holds annual conference in Chicago By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco Administrative Law, February 2006 The National Association of Administrative Law Judges held its annual conference in Chicago October 30 to November 3, 2005.
Rodriguez reiterates the 35-day rule of the administrative review law By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, February 2006 The time has come to speak of rules, and slips, and who's been lax. In Rodriguez v. Sheriff's Merit Commission of Kane County, No. 100165, the court considered whether the circuit court should have granted a section 2-0619 motion to dismiss a complaint filed pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 though 3-113 (West 2002)) (“ARL”) on the basis of subject matter jurisdiction. 
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, February 2006 Recent decisions of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Unintended consequences of ARL amendments snare the unwary By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, February 2006 Every case is first of all a story, and all stories have a beginning and an ending. Some endings leave you wanting more.
ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice 2006 Gellhorn-Sargentich Law Student Essay Competition Administrative Law, January 2006 TOPIC: Discuss a problem or issue arising at the intersection of constitutional and administrative law.
Administrative review: Unintended consequences of ARL amendments snares the unwary. Strict compliance with statutes are required to obtain administrative review By J.A. Sebastian General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2006 Every case is first of all a story, and all stories have a beginning and an ending. Some endings leave you wanting more.
Drafting committee for the Model State APA is seeking input Administrative Law, January 2006 Those interested in the Model State APA have been asked to submit their ideas to Professor John Gedid, reporter for the drafting committee.
Medical reform bill’s effect on the statute of limitations clause pursuant to the Medical Practice Act By James Goldberg Administrative Law, January 2006 The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, in fulfilling its obligation to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Illinois, administers the State statutes that govern licensure and discipline of professional and occupational groups.
Recent federal administrative law decision By Paul E. Freehling Administrative Law, January 2006 Applicability of state licensing rules to representation before a federal administrative agency—Representation of a party in federal administrative proceedings by an attorney unregistered in the state where the proceedings are held—Right to attorney fees for such representation
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, January 2006 This summary was prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
7th Circuit opinion explains administrative law judge’s obligation to build a full record, with complete evidentiary support, and to adequately discuss issues By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, December 2005 The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed the reversal of an administrative law judge's denial of social security disability benefits based on the failure of the administrative law judge (ALJ) to build a full record containing evidentiary support, and to adequately discuss the issues.
Appellate Court explains basis for reversal under the “clearly erroneous” standard and also finds Section 3-115 of the Illinois Pension Code unconstitutional By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, December 2005 The Illinois Appellate Court, First District, recently addressed several important substantive issues of administrative law and declared 40 ILCS 5/3-115 (part of the Illinois Pension Code) unconstitutional for lack of due process.
Summary of recent decision Administrative Law, December 2005 This summary was prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
Administrative Law: A hearing with a predetermined outcome is no hearing at all By Bernard Wysocki General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2005 Policemen and Police Pension Boards are watching with great interest what the Illinois Supreme Court will decide concerning the two cases filed this fall from the First and Second District Appellate Courts.
Politics and Plan B By Avni Patel Administrative Law, November 2005 On August 26, 2005, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Dr. Lester M. Crawford, announced the postponement of a final decision regarding an application by Barr Laboratories on whether to allow nonprescription sales of its controversial emergency contraceptive pill, Plan B, for women over the age of 17.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, November 2005 These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
Exhaustion revisited By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, October 2005 The First District recently ruled in a series of appeals from administrative review actions under the caption Illinois Health Maintenance Org. Guarantee Ass'n v. Shapo.
Solutions to procedural issues in administrative hearings By Ryan A. Biller Administrative Law, October 2005 Many things can and oftentimes will go wrong. In order to combat the inefficiency created by problems that arise during administrative law hearings, the National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary (NCALJ) sponsored a mock hearing at the Chicago-Kent College of Law on August 4, 2005.
Attorney General issues opinions By Cynthia I. Ervin Administrative Law, September 2005 Under section 4 of the Attorney General Act (15 ILCS 205/4 (West 2002)), the Attorney General is authorized, upon request, to furnish written legal opinions to State officers and State’s Attorneys on matters relating to their official duties.
Inside Administrative Law, September 2005 This issue of the newsletter begins with a preview by Andy Creighton of an important case pending before the Illinois Supreme Court.

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